Learn Japanese Effectively, Step-by-Step! This book is designed for beginners and those who want to learn the Japanese language step by step. It helps you learn grammar and acquire communication competence in real situations, such as meeting someone for the first time, asking for directions, going shopping, telling time, using transportation, making hotel reservations, counting numbers, discussing family members, eating out, and more. Simple Method for Beginners The learning method used in this book is very simple: even absolute beginners can learn to communicate in Japanese within a matter of days. All sections are straightforward and easy to comprehend, we aim to provide you with a solid foundation in grammar, particles, vocabulary, conversation, and common phrases that you can build upon. How This Book is Structured This book has been arranged systematically to make it easy to learn from. Split into four sections and 20 units, it will give you knowledge of Japan's past, culture, and traditional way of life, as well as the unique idiosyncrasies of the Japanese people and fascinating facts about modern-day Japan. SECTION 1: What You'll Learn Overview of Japan's Culture and Customs: Overview of Japan's Map, Prefectures History, Culture, and Natural Disasters Religions: Shintoism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam The Warriors of Japan: Samurai, Ninjas (Basic Overview) Traditional Japanese Garments: Kimono, Yukata, Haori, Hakama, Montsuki Traditional Theatre: Noh and Kabuki Traditional Japanese Culture and Art: Shodo, Origami, Ukiyo-e, Geisha, Sakura Japanese Cuisine: Popular Japanese Dishes Characteristics of the Japanese People Amazing Things about Japan SECTION 2: The Japanese Writing System: Hiragana, Katakana, Kanji and the Japanese Writing Style The Small Tsu (っ) in Hiragana and Katakana (Sokuon) Japanese Pronunciation 1-2: Normal Vowels and Long Vowels SECTION 3: 20 Units to Fluent Japanese: Greetings Particles Self-Introduction How to Count Numbers Days, Months, Years Japanese Essentials Apologizing Expressions Family Japanese Counters Time My Everyday Life Directions Transportation Shopping Colours Making a Reservation Body Parts Japanese Verbs Japanese Verb Conjugation SECTION 4: Lessons, Exercises, and Activities Lessons, Exercises Answer Key Instead of buying separate books to learn Japanese, as is common practice, this book provides everything you need in one place.